Politics and Knesset
MK Dan Illouz called on the government to declare full Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley starting Oct. 7, 2024.
The number represents a steep drop from the 90,000 Israelis who were sheltered in hotels after Oct. 7 massacre, even as the war against Hamas in Gaza rages on and amid a volatile situation on Israel’s northern border.
The state’s lawyers revealed that a decision was made to open an additional water pipeline and extend the opening hours of the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.
Anti-government demonstrations, which had been on a low flame since Oct. 7, burst forth with renewed ferocity this week.
Israel should go to the polls in September, the National Unity leader and War Cabinet member said.
In February, the former PM called on the public to “besiege” parliament to force an early vote.
Victims or their families now have the right to petition the court to ban released terrorists from living, working, or studying in their vicinity.
A charity associated with the majority Arab party has been accused of being a Hamas front.
If the attorney-general approves the indictment, Lazimi can request immunity from the Knesset, which a majority of lawmakers would have to approve.
“Israel’s economy is strong and will continue to be so,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Hamas has ceased to function as a terror group in “most parts” of the Gaza Strip, the defense minister said.
